CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime with Tapestry of Africa - 11 day safari to Kenya and Tanzania
I will start this review by saying that some of us in the group had been on safari 12 yrs ago, myself included and absolutely loved it. Now fast forward, I couldn’t find the company I had used 12 years ago for Kenya but I had used Basecamp for Tanzania and they are still in business. That does not surprise me as they were excellent.
This time around I found out about safaribookings.com from Tripadvisor and went to check it out. That is where I found Tapestry of Africa. They did both Kenya and Tanzania so I wouldn’t have to do the coordination between the two countries myself and could use just one company. Perfect!
12 years ago, I had to wire deposits and final payment to the two companies I used and that is somewhat stressful. If you have ever done it, you know what I mean. I don’t know about all the companies now-a-days but with Tapestry of Africa I was able to pay by credit card which was a big deal for all of us. It was a painless process.
They were a fairly new company at the time that I booked which had me treading carefully. They only had a couple of reviews on their site and had no presence at all on Tripadvisor yet. So I called them and had a conversation with Matt and many, many emails. He sent me all their licenses and other documentation and worked with me tirelessly to come up with the perfect safari itinerary for myself, my husband, my sister, her husband, my nephew and our parents. In short he earned our trust. He was very patient and helpful, all the time.
Matt always responded VERY quickly to any questions, suggestions and changes that we made. He was absolutely wonderful to talk to and very genuine.
Some of the camps that we stayed at were suggested by Matt and some of them I found. Between the two of us we came up with an awesome itinerary for us. We had a budget we wanted to stick to and I told him what we were looking for in places we would stay. From that he could determine what would work for us. He did that beautifully! All the camps were amazing.
We had the added dimension of the fact that my parents are 82 and 84 years old. My dad, at 84, often walks with a cane and can be unsteady. I asked if we could have a step stool to help my dad get into the land cruiser. The answer was of course and each vehicle always had a folding step stool to help my dad into the truck. We had three different guides as we went from Kenya to Tanzania and back to Kenya again. All three guides were wonderful, very knowledgeable, so patient and helpful with my dad, great spotting all the wildlife and good drivers. I cannot say enough about all of them. We learned so many new and interesting things that I didn’t know from the last time.
I would highly recommend Tapestry of Africa to anyone. They will take care of you and make your safari absolutely wonderful. In fact, we are looking to go Uganda next year and would really like it to be Tapestry of Africa that takes care of that trip also.
If you are thinking of going on safari, just do it. And hire Tapestry of Africa to be your guides and take care of your group. You won’t be disappointed. Worth every penny.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terminal Tours who works with Treks and Tales (Rwanda) is fabulous
Magical Kenya
Jan 2026 • Couples
My husband and I, in our seventies, spent 8 days with Yusuf as our guide through Terminal Tours. He made the trip a pure joy for us. He is bright, eloquent, kind, caring and extremely witty. Having a guide like this, a real friend, made the visit to many parts of Kenya truly magical for us. We cannot offer enough praise for him. Thank you Terminal Tours and, most of all, thank you Yusuf. Susan and Robert (Montreal)
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredibly fun experience and amazing guides
All the way from the first email through to hotel drop off we had an incredible experience with Thinkk travels.
As a group of 10 we had two vehicles travelling together and had amazing guides Tony, Paul, and Terri. They were so knowledgeable and helped us see a huge amount of Masai Mara with so many animals. We felt so safe with them driving such rough terrain too!!
And huge thanks to Muthoni for the recommendations and booking support all along the way - super efficient and detailed communication.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly professional and funny Safari Guide
I just returned from an incredible 7-day safari adventure and wanted to give a big, special shoutout to our amazing guide, Tumain, who truly made the trip unforgettable. He was professional, knowledgeable, and had a fantastic sense of humor that kept us smiling even on long drives. Despite traveling during the low season, he went above and beyond to find wildlife for us — from spotting hidden lions lounging under the trees to catching the graceful movements of giraffes at sunset. His patience and deep understanding of the animals and landscape made every moment fascinating. Nothing was too much trouble and he constantly had a cheery disposition. He made this adventure extra special, we highly recommend him!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Mburo National Park by Lothar & Jelena
Lot of Giraffes and Antilopes.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kidepo Valley National Park by Lothar & Jelena
Nice and quiet Park with a lot of Wildlife. We love this Park
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
We had an absolutely wonderful safari. Our driver was extremely professional—with ten years of experience, he drove very steadily and positioned us perfectly so that we could capture the amazing moment when a cheetah was hunting.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Uganda , Pearl of Africa with Rotim Gorilla Tours and Travel
We had an unforgettable 21-day tour of Uganda. We visited nine national parks, including gorilla and chimpanzee trekking. It was our first safari, and Rotim Gorilla Tour and Travel put together the perfect trip for us.
The wildlife in Uganda is incredible, with beautiful scenery.
We especially loved Kidepo National Park with its large herds of elephants, buffalo, and antelope.
Our guide, Robert, even made it possible to see a leopard.
Throughout the tour, Robert took wonderful care of us and fulfilled all our wishes.
We saw the Big Five, and even the Big Seven, including the primates.
Uganda, the Pearl of Africa!
Many thanks to Rotim Gorilla Tour and Travel and especially to Robert for this incredibly beautiful trip.
Lothar & Jelena
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dream trip to take once in a lifetime
The staff's kindness was exceptional from beginning to end. The punctuality of the welcome at each stage was remarkable. Didas even took the time to personalize the spare tire cover to commemorate my wife's birthday. Upon arrival, we were also given a safari-style hat with the Serengeti Sunrise Safari logo. The quality of the accommodations was 5-star. The picnic lunch was served hot. The vehicle was excellent, and our guide, Simon, drove safely and appropriately for the road conditions. During our tour, we encountered a few vehicles that had broken down, either due to engine overheating or flat tires. Ultimately, we managed to spot the Big Five. I would recommend Serengeti Sunrise Safari without hesitation.
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CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari moments provided with excellent and helpful service
I had a fantastic safari organized by Kelvin. Communication was smooth from start to finish, and everything felt reliable and well‑coordinated. The service was excellent, the value for money was great, and the whole experience was unforgettable. I can highly recommend booking with Kelvin and his team. Thank you!